A Holy Week episode that talks about the extraordinary graces that come to us through Jesus, the Divine Mercy. I'm specifically going to focus on trusting Jesus for his mercy, the link between the prayers of Mary's fiat and the simple prayer, "Jesus, I trust in You". I'll also share the encouraging prayer titled "Eternal God of Endless Mercy."  (Check out all the resources below on this much-needed topic in our lives and in today's world.)

Plus listen to an uplifting interview with author Melanie Rigney on the subject of going through menopause with a faith perspective. We discuss her book release from last year, Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife. 

Links for this episode:

Diving into Divine Mercy: 

AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat

https://patgohn.net/2017/04/14/good-friday-a-good-day-to-begin-to-pray-the-divine-mercy-novena/

All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters, by Pat Gohn

From the Marian Fathers:

Podcast with Fr. Michael Gaitley, "Divine Mercy 101"

www.thedivinemercy.org – Official homepage for everything you need to learn about Divine Mercy

How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The History and Promises of the Chaplet

The message of Divine Mercy

Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, by Sister M Faustina

Connecting with Melanie Rigney:

Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife, by Melanie Rigney

Other titles by Melanie Rigney

Melanie Rigney's website: Rejoice and Be Glad

Melanie Rigney on Among Women: 

AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood

AW 199: Beatitude=Being Like Jesus

AW 253: Radical Saints

Other shows of related interest:

The “Midlife Madres” series:

AW 151: With Elizabeth Foss

AW 157: With Barb Szyszkiewicz

AW 198: The Beauty and Mission of Mature Womanhood with Lisa Mladinich

About Prayer Journaling:

AW 236: About pregnancy

AW 239: Staying Connected prayer journals

AW 252: Seeking Peace

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Book Photo courtesy of Twenty-Third Publications. 

Banner Photo by Pat Gohn.

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.

Today’s topic: Nunc Coepi

In this espresso shot, I describe the spiritual principle of Nunc Coepi, a Latin phrase that translates as "Now I begin." This is especially meaningful as we live through Lent. It addresses our need for courage and perseverance as we face difficulties, trials, or failures.

Also, on a personal note, I relate some of my recent health issues that led to an unexpected hiatus from the podcast, as it relates to this topic. It is a joy to be back!

Links for this episode:

Begin Again: The Life and Spiritual Legacy of Bruno Lanteri – Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV

An earlier blog post on this subject: #Fast Friday ...mid-Lent, mid-life ...

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Image credit: Pat Gohn, walking along a path in Scotland

A mid-summer podcast about one of the most important subjects for a Christian—our prayer life! This topic is dear to my heart and you'll find many related podcasts (listed below) that I hope you'll investigate if you have time. The care and feeding of your soul comes from a life of prayer that is coupled with sanctifying grace found in the sacraments, chief among them—the Eucharist. Today's focus on prayer comes from my conversation with author and blogger, and longtime friend, Barb Szyszkiewicz, who brings us a new book, The Handy Little Guide: PRAYER. 

I recommend Barb's book not only for yourself, but as a gift for others. It's short and an economical purchase, too. It's the latest in The Handy Little Guide Series from Our Sunday Visitor.

In our saint segment, we power up with inspiration, wisdom and advice and drawn from several saints on the how-and-why's about prayer. So much good stuff, below. Be sure to check out the book and the related podcasts!

Links for this episode:

About Barb Szyszkiewicz:

The Handy Little Guide: Prayer By Barb Szyszkiewicz

Barb's blog at Franciscan Mom

Barb's work and writing at CatholicMom.com

AW 48: Barb and Pat's convo on the podcast (Oh! So many years ago!) about Barb being a Secular Franciscan

AW 157: Barb's guest slot on the "Midlife Madres" series

Other shows of related interest:

AW 175: Appointment with God

AW 93: Adoraton of the Blessed Sacrament

AW Espresso Shot 13: My adoration story:

AW 213: Prayer is a personal encounter with Jesus

AW 77 Special edition on Prayer

AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat

About Prayer Journaling:

AW 236

AW 239

AW 252

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Book Photo courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor. 

Banner Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.

Today’s topic: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In this espresso shot, I continue my series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary.

This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on May 31, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Links for this episode:

"The Visitation" - from my archives at CatholicMom.com

Other shows in this series:

AW Espresso Shot #45: Mother of God

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Image credit: Stained glass window with Elizabeth and Mary, Visitation Monastery, Mobile, Alabama. Photo by Pat Gohn.

Ramping up for the feast of the Sacred Heart on June 11, we're diving deep into devotion of the Sacred Heart with author and speaker, Emily Jaminet. Her latest book is called Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life and it is absolutely red hot wisdom on the subject. You'll also learn about enthroning the Sacred Heart in your home or elsewhere. One of my favorite stories that Emily tells is about a lonely woman whose experience of isolation during the pandemic was transformed by this devotion. Oh, there's so much more! I also give a short read from the book on the life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque whom Jesus used mightily to bring this devotion, eventually, to the world.

If you've never discover the richness of the Among Women archives, I've created a list of listener favorites: Check out the TOP 25 Among Women podcasts of all time, as indicated by our download numbers.

Links for this episode:

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

The Top 25 Among Women podcasts of all time – Listener Favorites!

EmilyJaminet.com – learn more about Emily Jaminet and her other books

Sign up for the June 9 webcast about the Sacred Heart here

Book: Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in You Life, by Emily Jaminet

WelcomeHisHeart.com – learn about enthronement and devotion to the Sacred Heart for your home, parish, or school, including: The 12 Promises

Other shows of related interest:

AW 89: The Sacred Heart

AW Espresso Shot #26: Devotion to the Sacred Heart

AW Espresso Shot #28: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart

AW 229: The Friendship Project, with Emily Jaminet and Michele Faehnle

The TOP 25 

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Banner: Sacred Heart Chapel, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington NY. Photo by Fr. Barry Braum, https://unsplash.com/@fr_barry

After an unexpected hiatus, I'm back in the studio and delighted to kick off our spring and summer line up of podcasts with my guest Allison Gingras. Together we'll explore the latest book*** offering from WINE (Women in the New Evangelization): Called By Name.

***BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! For those who act quickly when this podcast is released... leave a comment and have your name placed in the free drawing for a copy of this new book. Entry comments will be open until May 10, 2021, 11:59PM Pacific Time. Winners will be contacted by email. (U.S. residents only, please.)

I'll also introduce a saint who is new to me—and one who has particular spoken to me with her example and courage when it comes to aging with grace. I've referenced many resources in this conversation, so please check out the related podcasts below! Thanks for listening!

Links for this episode:

St. Paula Frassinetti's bio at the Vatican

Called By Name: 365 Daily Devotions for Catholic Women; edited by Kelly M. Wahlquist, Allison Gingras, and Alyssa Bormes

Called By Name gift bundle and journal

WINE website: CatholicVineyard.com

Allison Gingras' website: ReconciledToYou.com

Other shows of related interest:

AW 200: A conversation with Kelly Wahlquist and her book Created to Relate and about WINE, Women in the New Evangelization.

AW 239: Allison Gingras with a panel discussing the Stay Connected journals

AW 252: A conversation with Allison Gingras on her Seeking Peace journal

AW 231: The Time is Now for the Rosary

AW 241: A personal relationship with Mary

AW Espresso Shot #12: My Rosary Story

AW Espresso Shot #25: Devotion to Mary (For May!)

Reminders:

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In the past year, I've been trying to avoid burnout. The coronavirus pandemic has brought scheduling challenges and changes that have required me to take a harder look at discerning how I spend my time. What am I saying "yes" to —in terms of my use of time? Keeping my calendar in front of Jesus, and keeping a daily prayer time, and keeping Sundays holy—and as a day of joy—have been life-saving. Trusting Jesus with my calendar is key, whether its job related stress, or what I'm cooking in the kitchen this week. That's why I'm talking  to Rachel Balducci, author of Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance. Our identity is not about what we do, but who we are in Christ. Rachel's message calls us to greater holiness first, and doing what God wants us to do.

I also share about a Franciscan founder of two religious orders in the U.S. and Germany, Blessed Frances Scherviers. Frances was a woman who used her time well, helping to invite troubled women into a life with Christ.

Links for this episode:

The life of Blessed Frances Scherviers

Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Balance by Rachel Balducci

Other books by Rachel Balducci are here and here.

Find Rachel Balducci at The Gist on Catholic TV.

Other shows of related interest:

AW 252: Seeking Peace

AW 249: The Station of the Cross

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Welcome to Episode 45 of the Among Women “Espresso Shot” – a short strong coffee break of faith sharing and teaching from Pat Gohn.

Today’s topic: Mary, the Mother of God

In this espresso shot, I begin the first in a year-long series on the Marian feast days and Marian titles that honor our Mother Mary.

This episode examines the feast day we celebrate on January 1, and the title of Mary as Mother of God.

Links for this episode:

A short video by Fr. Chris Alar from the Marians

A short article by Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio

Reminders:

You can now listen to Among Women on iHeart Radio and the iHeart Radio app. 

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In this episode get a behind the scenes look at the creation of a new book for children, A Saint in the Making, written by Lisa Hendey and illustrated by Katie Broussard. Both join me for a delightful conversation on this topic for families and caregivers for children.

Also in this episode, enjoy a read-aloud segment with Pat sharing Charles Dickens' essay "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older." Plus a look ahead to the new year on Among Women.

Links for this episode:

Charles Dickens, "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older"

New Book: I'm A Saint in the Making 

Learn more about Lisa Hendey

Learn more about Katie Broussard

Other shows of related interest:

AW 250: My newest discussion about St. Joseph and praying the Litany of St. Joseph

AW Espresso Shot #23: Devotion to St. Joseph

AW 220: more on St. Joseph

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Image credits:

Banner: Davidson Luna on Unsplash  Book cover: Courtesy of Paraclete Press

In this episode we explore the care of caregivers ... and look to find ways to be demonstrably thankful for their good service to others. In our conversation segment, we are joined by Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson, authors of the The Caregiver's Companion. We also take inspiration from the writing of St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Paul as we look to develop deeper thankfulness in our lives.

Links for this episode:

Holy Women by Pope Benedict XVI

Nourish for Caregivers 

The Caregiver's Companion: A Christ-centered Journal to Nourish your Soul 

Other shows of related interest:

AW 132:  St. Hildegard of Bingen

AW 229: St. Hildegard of Bingen

Reminders:

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This episode celebrates the communion of saints—this amazing aspect of the Body of Christ both on heaven and earth. And we recall the beauty of November's month of the holy souls. My guest is Melanie Rigney who brings many stories of the saints in her book Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century. Also from the book, we delve into the life of St. Dulce of the Poor from Brazil.

Saint segment: St. Dulce of the Poor

"Among Women" Guest: Melanie Rigney

Links for this episode:

MelanieRigney.com

Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century by Melanie Rigney

Sisterhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney

Brotherhood of Saints by Melanie Rigney

Catholic Moms Summit Nov 13-15, 2020 (Find the free registration or the All Access pass right here.)

Other shows of related interest:

AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood, with Melanie Rigney

AW 199: Beatitude = Being like Jesus, with Melanie Rigney

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Send your comments to Pat Gohn at [email protected], or to the Among Women podcast facebook page. Or follow Pat on Twitter at @PatGohn or @among_women. If you like what we do here at Among Women, please promote this podcast in your social media circles, in your church bulletin, or leave a positive review and rating over on our iTunes page.

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